AKC Group: Sporting Class: Gundog Country of Origin: UK First Registered: 1878 Height: 24 - 27 inches Weight: 56 - 66 lbs.
Colors: Black and white, orange and white, lemon and white, liver and white or tricolored, those without heavy patches of color but flecked all over are preferred.
Coat Type: Short, straight and dense.
Health Concerns: Hip dysplasia
Temperament: Responsive, friendly
Reader's Comments on the English Setter Dog
Jean B
Added on Jan 1st, 2008 My girl is 2 years old Lavarack (show type) English Setter. I have fallen in love with the breed. They are soooo good with kids it is amazing. She even goes up to kids at the dog park when she sees them. Not a really bright breed. Really snuggly and loving, very sweet, loves everyone. Great with other dogs too. The coat on the Lavarack type ES requires daily brushing and monthly trimming. For show, bathing weekly. This breed is prone to separation anxiety and are big talkers/whiners. Also, they tend to eat anything they can. Many end up at the vets with surgery to remove objects! Mine loves dried leaves and her brother eats rocks! eeeck! Watch them carefully.
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